About James Higginbotham

PSP 62,016 Wii 44,639 DS Lite 35,020 PS3 10,856 PS2 6,279 Xbox 360 2,280

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Hardware

Wii – 675.1K DS – 452.6K PS3 – 208.7K Xbox 360 – 186.6K PSP – 182.3K

Software

1. GTA IV – Xbox 360 – Take-Two – 871.3K 2. …
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“Our intent was to combine the action of ‘Gears of War‘ and the comedy [of the films]. We tried to have something funny or scary every 15 feet. What we …
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TAMPA, Fla.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Last month, radio consultant Jacobs Media’s Tech Survey IV: Rock-Based Video Games found that music-based video games are having a significant, positive impact on music discovery and sales. Nearly one-third of players surveyed said they’ve purchased songs featured in the popular video music games Guitar Hero (Activision) and Rock Band (Harmonix/MTV Games).

More new versions have been announced for release soon (Guitar Hero on Tour on 6/22, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith on 6/29, Rock Band for Wii on 6/29, and Guitar Hero 4 in Fall 2008, with Guitar Hero: Metallica and Rock Band 2 reported to be in the works), and Chris Martin of rock band Coldplay recently announced that his band has added a new song to Guitar Hero, for the first time.
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This is coming from the Community Anti-drug Collations of America:

Beer pong is an activity that normalizes and encourages heavy binge drinking, shows blatant disregard for the dangers of alcohol …
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We posted the screens earlier today, here is the video. I know you have been waiting for this all day.

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO – News), today announced that the next iteration of the popular hockey franchise, NHL 2K9, will be coming to the Wii™ console from Nintendo this fall. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will offer fans the fun opportunity to play like the pros using the Wii Remote™ controller as a hockey stick, and enjoy playing hockey in a wholly unique and entertaining experience like never before.

“Nintendo is thrilled to have 2K Sports’ NHL 2K9 on the Wii platform this season,” said Steve Singer, VP of Licensing at Nintendo of America Inc. “This title has been highly anticipated by our Wii consumers who will now be able to use the Wii Remote to face-off, play hockey, and fire a slap shot in their living rooms.”

In celebration of NHL 2K9 for Wii, Nintendo’s most iconic video game character, Mario™, will be walking down the red carpet during the 2008 NHL Awards tonight at the Elgin Theatre, 6:15 p.m. ET in Toronto. Fans in attendance will also have the special opportunity to meet and greet Mario and have their picture taken with him.

“It’s our goal this year to bring the fun back to hockey video games,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “NHL 2K9 for Wii includes the full feature set as available on other platforms, and added Wii Remote controls and other exciting features specific for the Wii console will allow dedicated fans the opportunity to fully enjoy and embrace NHL hockey in a brand new experience.”

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REDMOND, Wash., June 12, 2008 – Most musicians dream of one day reaching platinum success. A new Nintendo DS™ bundle lets aspiring axe shredders claim that coveted status right from day one. The new Silver/Black Nintendo DS branded with the Guitar Hero® logo will be available exclusively as part of a limited-time bundle with Guitar Hero®: On Tour. For the first time, this smash-hit franchise is playable on a portable video game system using the revolutionary Guitar Hero™ Guitar Grip™ peripheral and fully tapping into the distinctive abilities of the Nintendo DS hardware.

Available on June 22, 2008, at North American retailers nationwide, the bundle provides a cool combo package for grads about to head off to college as well as summertime, road-tripping rockers of all ages.

“This one-of-a-kind bundle makes Nintendo DS even more appealing to our ever-growing audience of players,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Like Nintendo DS itself, the Guitar Hero franchise has attracted millions of new players to the world of video games.”
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WHAT: Are you ready for this? Mario™ and company are challenging dads and kids of all ages to show off their video gaming skills in the Super Smash Bros.® Brawl Wii Father’s Day Tournament at the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Teams of dads and kids will compete against each other in this action-packed fighting game, which features a multitude of Nintendo characters, from Mario to Link™ to Pikachu®…and even Solid Snake and Sonic The Hedgehog. The winning team of the bracket-style playoff will receive two Wii consoles, two copies of the game, a trophy and of course, all-important bragging rights.

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Taken from this past Famitsu magazine:

Within an Ancient Globe (an old, giant globe exhibited at a museum), there is another world called Yuretopia (translator: “yure” = tremor/shaking). Yuretopia’s peace …
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Colossal Competition To Culminate In Performances of Guitar Hero^® III: Legends Of Rock on the Festival’s Main Stage

Thursday 12th June/… Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and the Isle of Wight Festival today announced a unique collaboration which will see Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock performed by fans on the same stage as The Sex Pistols, The Kaiser Chiefs and The Police in front of thousands of concert-goers throughout the Isle of Wight Festival 2008 which runs from June 13 – 15, 2008 at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to unleash their inner rock star in dedicated Guitar Hero areas, with the best rockers projected onto big screens throughout the festival grounds. A few of the best players will be invited to perform on the main stage in what will be one of the biggest public performances of the game ever.
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To me these promotions seem like a sell out for the professional eating world. I guess the only way to promote something, is to show people what they are promoting.

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Tim “Eater X” Janus Strikes Back With a Win Against Conti in Major League Eating: The Game

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -(June 11, 2008)--After consuming 15.1 slices of watermelon in just six minutes, “Crazy Legs” Conti was named the World Watermelon-Eating Champion on May 20.

In a watermelon-eating contest held at the Nintendo World Store, Conti faced off against his arch-nemesis (and roommate) Tim “Eater X” Janus. Conti, ranked 11th in the world by the International Federation of Competitive Eating, was the underdog going into the competition against Janus, who is ranked 4th in the world, but when the juice had settled and the rinds had been counted, he emerged victorious, having defeated Janus by just one bite.
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